Two shopkeepers sell sugar in packets. One packet is 3/4 kg and another is 5/6 kg. A customer wants the heavier packet for the same price. Which packet should the customer choose?

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5/6 kg. LCM of 4 and 6 is 12. 3/4 = 9/12 and 5/6 = 10/12. Since 10 > 9, the 5/6 kg packet is heavier.

Two shopkeepers sell sugar in packets. One packet is $\frac{3}{4}$ kg and another is $\frac{5}{6}$ kg.
A customer wants the heavier packet for the same price.
Which packet should the customer choose?

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More Class 6 Comparing Fractions practice

Two shopkeepers sell sugar in packets. One packet is $\frac{3}{4}$ kg and another is $\frac{5}{6}$ kg.
A customer wants the heavier packet for the same price.
Which packet should the customer choose?